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PlatformsLinux on System z
Alternative Approach to Run Mainframe Workloads with IFL Systems
WPS now extends Mainframe support from just operating under z/OS, to offer an alternative Mainframe Linux support utilising the Integrated Facility for Linux (IFL) hardware for z9 and z10 Mainframe systems.
Why Use IFL?
IFL hardware provides the advantage of increased performance with significant reduced operating costs. In addition, IFL hardware CPU times are independent of the main series Z cpu and this may lead to overall reduced software costs.
There are also additional advantages if Linux on System z is used to supplement or replace distributed server hardware.
Supplement or Replace Distributed Server Hardware
WPS running on Linux for System z can supplement or replace distributed server hardware running Linux or Solaris, found in enterprise environments.
This means that workloads running on distributed hardware can be moved to IFL hardware on the series Z machine. This has the advantages of reduced hardware costs and lower power requirements.
Supported Versions of Linux
The table below lists the versions of Linux for System z on which WPS is presently supported.
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About WPS for Linux
WPS on Linux for System z is presently only a 32 bit product, but can still be used in a 64 bit environment.
Command Line Use
WPS on the Linux for System z platform can presently only be used from the command line.
CaseStudy:
Linux on System z
A business wanted to reduce the cost of workloads on their mainframe concerning scripts already running with WPS software.
What they did was to install WPS on System z IFL hardware and move existing workloads from native z/OS.
This saved them hardware costs.
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